Slides from my plenary talk are available here in pdf format.

Making the most of students’ potential
Students in mixed-ability groups each have their own unique potential, but how can we make the most of it? In this session we consider simple and practical ways in which we can make the content and language of the lesson more accessible and engaging to students in the group – whatever their age, language level, personality and interests might be. I will also argue that the teacher’s handling of classroom interactions can have a huge impact on students’ attitude towards learning, particularly if it helps them develp vital non-cognitive skills, such as self-awareness and grit.